View Poll Results: Those who have it. Which is better?
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GM Stage 1/2 Thread: Merged
04-06-2006, 09:54 AM
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Next time take it to a different dealer for all your work. 3 hours labor for injectors and a flash is a rip-off. If it was me, I would show them the tail lights for the last time. Remember you are not married to the place you bought your car from. The warranty will follow you from dealership to dealership.
04-06-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by silverSS
Ok Well I got it installed. Im pissed at how much it was, but there is no going back now right?
$917 Total (STG1+Install/Labor+tax)
$917 Total (STG1+Install/Labor+tax)
04-06-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by WopOnTour
K
That AFR means nothing in Power Enrichment (PE) mode and ALMOST nothing in regular closed loop. This is because it's not using a wide band or anything, it's an "estimation" based on the O2 switching and injector base pulse width.
Wop
That AFR means nothing in Power Enrichment (PE) mode and ALMOST nothing in regular closed loop. This is because it's not using a wide band or anything, it's an "estimation" based on the O2 switching and injector base pulse width.
Wop
04-06-2006, 10:51 AM
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Jesus christ, there are about 10 threads on the first page here alone.
Stage 1 is injectors and a computer re-flash
Stage 2 is the same as Stage 1 with the addition of a smaller Supercharger Pulley
Stage 1 is injectors and a computer re-flash
Stage 2 is the same as Stage 1 with the addition of a smaller Supercharger Pulley
04-06-2006, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by r_fiorda49
Nobody honestly knows what to expect in terms of gains....YET....but dyno results should be coming any day now.
04-06-2006, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BooSSted
Jesus christ, there are about 10 threads on the first page here alone.
Stage 1 is injectors and a computer re-flash
Stage 2 is the same as Stage 1 with the addition of a smaller Supercharger Pulley
Stage 1 is injectors and a computer re-flash
Stage 2 is the same as Stage 1 with the addition of a smaller Supercharger Pulley
04-06-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by victory_red_SS
yea, tomorrow 5pm, pst for sure
04-06-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by victory_red_SS
yea, tomorrow 5pm, pst for sure
just trying to minimize the amount of spam your gonna get being the first to hit a dyno 
It's gonna be a lonnnnng day 2moro waiting for 5 though....oh wellOH...and what's the name of the place you're going to dyno? Is it HPA Motorsports???
04-06-2006, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by scottkillam
Would someone mind giving me the basics on exactly what the Stage 1 and Stage 2 upgrades do? I'm aware of the performance increase, however I don't know how much of an increase. I'd also like to know what's changed to produce these results.
I'm definitely not at a mechanically inclined as most people here; but I definitely have an interest and want to learn as much as possible. Thanks!
Scott
I'm definitely not at a mechanically inclined as most people here; but I definitely have an interest and want to learn as much as possible. Thanks!
Scott
04-06-2006, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Matty
Got an escape route planned from Langley? At that time on Firday the Port Mann is gonna be a bitch. An hour down HWY 1 for sure. And with the extra ponies, it will seem like 10 hours.
Originally Posted by r_fiorda49
lol i know just trying to minimize the amount of spam your gonna get being the first to hit a dyno It's gonna be a lonnnnng day 2moro waiting for 5 though....oh well
OH...and what's the name of the place you're going to dyno? Is it HPA Motorsports???
just trying to minimize the amount of spam your gonna get being the first to hit a dyno It's gonna be a lonnnnng day 2moro waiting for 5 though....oh wellOH...and what's the name of the place you're going to dyno? Is it HPA Motorsports???
I will post as soon as I get home. Maybe as early as 4pm no later than 5 unless the cops get me
04-06-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by victory_red_SS
I told the shop that I had to be out by noon. Then I figure 15-20 miutes for the service manager to have his spin in it. I should be on the freeway at 12:30. My appointment is 2 in Langley so I think I will be able to get to Abbotsford (looking for police on duty) and then turn around. The ride back from Abby to Langley should be a blast.
I am going to Kinetic Motorsport http://www.kineticmotorsport.com/services/ the same place as my last dyno
I will post as soon as I get home. Maybe as early as 4pm no later than 5 unless the cops get me
I am going to Kinetic Motorsport http://www.kineticmotorsport.com/services/ the same place as my last dyno
I will post as soon as I get home. Maybe as early as 4pm no later than 5 unless the cops get me
Ya I forgot you are in MR. Through Mission is wayyyyy quicker...especially after stage 2. Hopefully no rain.
04-06-2006, 11:35 AM
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Bullshit. It took them 3 hours to install injectors and reflash the ecu? Injectors should take about 15 minutes and the reflash no more than 30. Shady dealers **** me off.
04-06-2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by freakaccident
Bullshit. It took them 3 hours to install injectors and reflash the ecu? Injectors should take about 15 minutes and the reflash no more than 30. Shady dealers **** me off.
Yep.
It doesn't matter if this is new to the Cobalt. It is still swapping injectors and flashing the computer. The techs know how to do this with their eyes closed.
04-06-2006, 11:55 AM
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the guy had the dealership just called me and told me that labor alone for stage 2 would be around $471. so if i can really get stage 1 or 2 for that price i will install it myself and just pay for the reflash which should be about 50 bucks. they also said it will take about 4.5 hours to install. stupid dealership.
04-06-2006, 11:57 AM
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call back ask again if they tell you the same thing ..if they give you the same price
ask them if they they think you are a bitch ...
when they say no
ask them ..then why are your trying to **** me like a bitch ...
(I watched pulp fiction again last night)
then tell them that all other shps are doing it for 1.5 hours ish
ask them if they they think you are a bitch ...
when they say no
ask them ..then why are your trying to **** me like a bitch ...
(I watched pulp fiction again last night)
then tell them that all other shps are doing it for 1.5 hours ish
04-06-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramps
Wow i just got quoted $802.75 CDN for Stage 1...that's a rip off compaired to the US pricing. The Canadian dollar isn't that bad right now. $1.00US = $1.17CDN I guess i will get it from the US and ship it.